Employment Rights Act – How will it affect your business?

The Employment Rights Act 2025, receiving Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, delivers sweeping changes to UK labor law as part of the “Plan to Make Work Pay.” Key measures include banning exploitative zero-hours contracts (introducing guaranteed hours), restricting “fire and rehire” practices, establishing day-one rights for bereavement leave, and strengthening trade union rights, with […]

Joint & Several Liability – What Do You Need To Know?

Starting 6 April 2026, new Joint and Several Liability (JSL) legislation will fundamentally shift responsibility for unpaid payroll taxes in the UK’s temporary labour market. Under this regime, if an umbrella company fails to correctly remit PAYE income tax or National Insurance Contributions (NICs), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can legally pursue other parties in […]

Southern Hub Open for Business

The Staffing Network is open for business in the South of England! Our new office covering the Southern area and our telephone numbers are 01908 533145 and 0117 2033239 Our new and experienced team of consultants can help with driving, industrial and commercial jobs and workers across the whole of the South of England and […]